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As of November 2011, 128 games have been played. Yale has 65 wins and Harvard has 55 wins (8 games ended as ties). Yale has the longest winning streak (eight - 1880-1889); the second longest winning streak is six (Harvard: 2001-2005; Yale: 1902-1907); and the current winning streak is five (Harvard: 2007-2011).

Results

Harvard victories are shown in ██ crimson, Yale victories in ██ blue, and tie games in ██ light gray. The - symbol denotes a skipped year.

Game

Date

Winning Team

Score

Venue

Notes

1

November 13, 1875

Harvard

4g,2t–0

Hamilton Park, New Haven

Until 1883, goals from a kick ("g") and touchdowns ("t") were tracked separately, and in 1875 and 1876, touchdowns did not count for a score. Harvard Crimson - 1905

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